Introducing the James Bond Style book by Assouline, a large format coffee table book celebrating the style and elegance of 007 and his world. From sharp suits and cult watches to glamorous gowns and scene-stealing bathing suits, James Bond Style explores the timeless fashion in all twenty-five Bond movies. This meticulously researched book takes you through the wardrobe of not only of 007 himself, but also his nemeses, love interests, and colleagues, with direction from five-time 007 and Academy-Award-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming.
Backstory. Lindy Hemming wrote the book’s text and captions, in addition to contributing to creative direction and photo selection. The book also includes an introduction from Dylan Jones OBE, editor-in-chief of the London Standard newspaper.
Details. Thanks to its never-before-seen sketches, detailed fashion analysis, and extensive research by the series official archivist, no book in history has chronicled the sartorial aspect of the Bond franchise as comprehensively as James Bond Style. The book is separated by Bonds in chronological order, each chapter filled with the most iconic looks from the actors’ films, from Dr. No to No Time To Die. In addition, there are extensive behind-the-scenes insights and stories from both the costume designers who worked on every movie as well the actual designers behind the outfits, from Donatella Versace, Tom Ford, and Jenny Packham, to the actors including Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig to Michelle Yeoh and Grace Jones.
Dimensions. 25cm x 33cm x 4cm | 328 pages
The author. One of the world’s most renowned costume designers, Lindy Hemming, a graduate of Britain’s RADA, has worked on five 007 films: GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), Die Another Day (2002), and Casino Royale (2006). Hemming is the recipient of an Academy Award for best costume design for Topsy-Turvy (1999) and has been nominated for a Tony Award and several BAFTAs. She also won two Costume Designers Guild Awards, for The Dark Knight in 2008 (she was the costume designer for all three movies in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy). In addition, Hemming has received acclaim for films including Four Weddings and a Funeral, the original Tomb Raiderfranchise, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Paddington, Paddington 2, and Wonka.
The makers. Founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline began with the desire to create a new, contemporary style of book, with visually rich stories and compelling narratives. Guided by their passion for knowledge, culture and travel, the Assoulines have since expanded their vision to 1,700 publications. With a distinguished team of creative talents—which includes the founders' son Alexandre—the brand continues to reinvent the notion of true luxury. Assouline’s roster of collaborators includes some of the world’s most respected brands, artists, photographers, writers and designers.